Richland One approves increases for teachers, staff
Richland One votes unanimously to approve a measure increasing the salary for educators and other staff in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
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Exclusive: A year after near deadly crash Bekah Smith gets candid
An ABC Columbia News Exclusive: We have a feel good update a year in the making.
Lexington County deputies investigating death after body found in pond
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death after a body was found in a pond, says the department.
Abused cat found with face covered in glue on road to recovery
Found near the Spring Lake Apartments on Garners Ferry Road, the cat, whom Schafer has affectionately named Emmie, had her eyes, nose, and mouth glued shut.
Local Living: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
In today’s look at Local Living, you can learn something new and donate to a good cause at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Attorney General joins 26-state coalition supporting religious liberty
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 26 states to file a brief opposing the Hillsborough County Transit Authority’s no-religious-speech advertising policy before the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, July 5.
Richland County Coroner releases name of victim killed during 4th of July shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of the teen that was killed in a shooting at Woodland Terrace Apartments on Thursday, July 4.
Richland County coroner identifies victim of fatal Garner’s Crossing Apartments shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the man that was killed in a shooting at Garner’s Crossing Apartments on Thursday, July 4, says the coroner's office.
2 men, 1 woman arrested in connection with drugs
Lexington County narcotics agents and the SC Dept of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services agents have arrested two men and one woman last month for drugs after a probation check-in, said LCSD.
CPD: Traffic lights loose power due to transformer issue
According to the Columbia Police Department, a transformer issue has caused several traffic lights to loose power.
Toms Creek Mobile Market is partnering up with SCDPH
Toms Creek Mobile Market is partnering up with the SC Department of Public Health to provide nutrition education demonstrations.
Lexington Police reminds travelers signal lights will be down due to maintenance
The Lexington Police Department is reminding travelers that on their morning commute traffic signal lights will be down.
Gadsden Park Community Center reopens after temporary closure
Gadsden Park Community Center has reopened after recently being temporarily closed, said Richland County officials.
DPH: Rabid raccoons confirmed in Calhoun, Lexington counties
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from two different counties have tested positive for rabies.
SLED charges Richland County man with vehicle fraud
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging a 26-year-old with 3 counts of fraud, says SLED.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound lanes reopen on I-26 after truck overturns
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, eastbound lanes are clear and no lanes are closed after a truck overturned on the highway.
SC State Fair accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits.
Passengers call plane ride 'flight from hell' after in flight fistacuffs
Passengers on a flight from Morocco to London experiences a dizzying domino effect after mass brawl breaks out in flight
An upstate family looks for help getting loved one home from Europe
An upstate family is pleading for help getting daughter from Europe to South Carolina for needed medical care.
"The best person to beat Donald Trump" -- Biden sends letter to Democrats confirming he'll stay in the race
President Biden released a letter Monday morning to fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill saying he is committed to running the race to the end -- and to defeating Donald Trump.
Sheriff announces arrest on second anniversary of murder case
A man has been arrested in connection with 2-year-old Sumter County murder case, says Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis.
Local Living: Sandhills Medical Foundation, Pups and Pints adoption event, “803 Day”, Splash Party
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!
Here’s how much you need to earn to afford a rental home in SC
Living in South Carolina is not cheap.
Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion
The Republican National Committee moved Monday to adopt a party platform that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to states, omitting the explicit basis for a national ban for the first time in 40 years.
USC receives $10.2 million for efforts to advance battery research
The University of South Carolina is receiving $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research due to funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
